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Friday, August 31

Over the last few weeks I haven’t written. I am at a loss as
to where to start, what direction to take my writing or attempt to sum up my
emotions. There is so much going on, but yet nothing seems to be going
anywhere.

There was a job here in Tucson for my husband, NASA, that seemed
perfect. It seemed to line up with his analytical strengths and enjoyment of
teaching. We both thought it would be the answer to prayer. He had two written
contingent job offers if that specific company received the contract. A few
days ago he found out that a company he was not connected to won the contract.
The perfect job disappeared. We had put the job out there as a test to whether
we should keep trying to stay in Arizona, or move on.

Then NASA got a call from the company who won the contract.
They wanted to talk to him. They sent him an application to fill out. It looked
like the job may come through after all. Alas, it was not to be. The original candidate
changed his mind and decided to take less money to stay in the job. This back
and forth did not help our spirits.
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My Hero, retired Captain NASA

NASA has been seeking employment since January. As of
March 1st he was officially retired from the U.S. Air Force. He has
diligently applied to everything he is remotely qualified. He even tried the
$12/hour manual labor route, got an interview, but can’t get hired because he
is overqualified. He spent 20 years as one of the best weather forecasters
protecting billions of dollars in military assets. He brought Google Earth to
the weather field and taught them how to exploit its integration into forecasts.
However, there isn’t much call for a meteorologist who doesn’t have math
courses like calculus or higher as a part of his BS degree in Professional
Aeronautics. A meteorologist who doesn’t know computer programming and doesn’t
have the confidence or coordination to work in front of a green screen on
television is limited too. The 2 weather technician jobs he applied for and interviewed
for paid less than what the cost of living in the area would require, like San
Diego. We aren’t quite sure what to do. We have a rental home in
Vegas that will be empty in November. Our housing costs would be $425/month
less to live there and wait on the Lord.

So, I just ask for your prayers that somehow our path will
be made clear and God will open the door wide for us to step through and
continue to be obedient to Him. Thanks.

Psalm 27:14 Wait for the Lord; Be strong, and let your heart
take courage; Yes, wait for the Lord.

There are many great articles to encourage us in our waiting,
these two are favorites.

This one was sent to me by a friend, so I knew I needed it. The Faithfulness of God by Chuck Smith.I drafted this post yesterday. Today I am posting it and wanted to share that we now have an answer. We are staying. The only thing that changed was our perspective. God works in interesting ways. I will explain another day.

Thursday, August 2

I have more time to myself these days, but yet I don't seem to get anymore done. Well, some more, but not what I would like. I may just have high expectations.

Days are all structured around the school schedule. I thought bedtime was a pain in the neck in the past, well it hasn't gotten any better. Mornings are now in close competition to bedtime. No matter how early I wake them up, we are always rushing around at the end. We discuss lunch, pick out clothes the night before and backpacks are ready to go. What more could we do? I am considering putting them to bed in their clothes for the next day.

Have you started your school routine yet? Arizona goes back to school early so it is an odd time of year. I always associated school starting after Labor Day. It is still summer, but school has started here. I am finding it hard to reconcile.

Then there is my writer and craft block. All this time seems to have created a total lack of creative thought on my part. I don't even have copy cat in me. I'm hoping it will pass. We have a birthday, Myrrh's, coming so I best get out of my funk soon. I will try to be better at keeping you posted.